Family Articles

Family | By Christine OKelly @ Thursday, 8th May 2008 @ 6:18 AM

Families love Florida vacations for either the theme parks or the beautiful beaches. Many families think they have to choose between the theme parks in Orlando vacation packages or the beaches in Florida beach vacations when visiting Florida. Actually, this is far from true! Orlando, Florida is home to numerous theme parks, officially one of the most concentrated theme park localities in the United States. Most people don't know that while Orlando is in the middle of the State of Flo... more...

Family | By Jim Williams @ Wednesday, 7th May 2008 @ 11:04 AM

If you are going to have to raise your family in or near a big city, what place could be better than Philadelphia? It is an area that is filled with historical places and gorgeous countryside at every turn. This city is one of the places where freedom was formed in our country and that freedom was all about having the ability to raise a family, live, and work as one wanted to. Those principles still hold true even now. If you are planning to move into the city of Philadelphia, then it wil... more...

Family | By Eddie Yakubovich @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 6:11 PM

Whether you are moving a short distance or across the nation, proper packing, loading and transportation is your best insurance against damage. If your last move didn't go as planned or smooth as expected then you should take my advise and remember that proper planning and thoroughly paying attention to the details of written estimates makes all the difference for a successful move when having to rely a moving company to pack, move and unpack all your worldly possessions. In my exper... more...

Family | By Amit Kheterpal @ Sunday, 20th April 2008 @ 2:50 AM

A gift of life in this world is considered a very momentous occasion and that is the day when a being comes into existence and takes its baby steps in the free world.All over the world people celebrate the birthday as an occasion to rejoice and cheer about for the past years of existence and get wishes for the future years. An important part of the celebration of this important occasion is a birthday party coupled with the birthday gifts. These gifts underline the very wishes that you co... more...

Family | By Audra Jensen @ Saturday, 19th April 2008 @ 6:40 AM

A couple was asked if they would like their 2 young children (ages 18 months and 5 yrs) to be part of a cutting-edge study to measure the chemicals in their little bodies. The parents were fascinated and not worried at the onset. However, the test results revealed they should now be worried about their children; they had chemical levels up to 7 times greater than their parents. What were some of the chemicals they were worried about? One of the concerns of all parents with baby beds ... more...

Family | By Christine OKelly @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 3:26 PM

Aquatica, Sea World's new state-of-the-art water park, has finally arrived and Orlando theme park enthusiasts couldn't be more excited. As summer approaches, however, so does high season in Orlando and sifting through the many available Aquatica hotels to find the perfect one can prove to be difficult. As wonderful as Sea World is, they have always been lacking in one thing - the ability to get soaked! With the completed construction of Aquatica right across the street, this pr... more...

Family | By Audra Jensen @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 11:02 AM

You have just returned home with a bundle of joy that you as a parent are proud of. You walk into the nursery where you just spent tons of time, energy and money creating a beautiful place for you child to grow. You painted the walls, have a new crib, mattress and bedding with the works. There is still some new paint smell and the crib and mattress are emitting an off odor, but over time it will disappear. Everything is set for your baby to grow big, strong and healthy or is it? Are all thos... more...

Family | By Audra Jensen @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 4:26 AM

The conventional mattress is made up of metal inner springs, rubber/latex, cotton and wools and chemicals, oh those good ole chemicals that we sleep with half of our life and if you are a baby, 75% of the first 2 years of your life is spent sleeping or playing on a toxic mattress and inhaling the air from no more than inch or two above the source. Would you put yourself or your baby in a room of chemicals that they touch and breathe 24/7? Do you know what's in your mattress? We as ... more...

Family | By Christine OKelly @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 3:37 PM

Choosing wedding favors is often not the first priority for a bride-to-be, let alone choosing unique wedding favors that will make an impression on all of the guests. Still, it is important to remember that wedding favors act as a thank you to all the guests attending the wedding. Thanks for all the support through the years, thanks for all they had to do to be able to attend the wedding and thanks for the thoughtful gifts! Unique wedding favors also serve to remind guests of the momento... more...

Family | By Malcolm Blake @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 11:37 AM

The following group games for children are planned primarily for the use of teachers and game leaders. It has been my experience that many of the games described in various books do not meet with universal approval on the part of children because the end and aim are not what they desire. I have, accordingly, taken the liberty of changing the plan of many familiar games to suit the psychological reaction of the child, and they therefore appear in this book in a slightly altered form from ... more...

Family | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 9:16 PM

Finding quality time to spend together as a family may be one of the toughest parts of being a parent. It may not be easy to get time off work, but with a little planning it can be done. Try a camping trip to a local campground, and see what type of hiking or walking trails they have. Or find a family campground as there are usually extra activities available for the kids. It does not have to be a long trip; as a matter of fact it may be fun to take a few weekend trips throughout the sum... more...

Family | By Donald Mitchell @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 6:12 AM

One of your greatest contributions to yourself and your family is to serve as a role model of how to locate, anticipate, and adapt to irresistible forces. You'll help yourself by becoming better in this area. You'll also help yourself by providing a valuable example to others you care about. This role will provide pride and joy in their progress, as well as the ability to enjoy practical advantages from their effectiveness. Although people learn best by doing, they can l... more...

Family | By Britt Michaelian @ Thursday, 10th April 2008 @ 5:08 PM

Guess what just went through our household... Yup, the stomach flu. Let me just tell you that it is no fun to care for a child who has the stomach flu when you are fighting the bug yourself. So, how can you survive the stomach flu when you and your child have it? 1. Stay hydrated! The biggest danger of the stomach flu is dehydration. So, make sure that if your little one is vomiting, that he or she is swallowing at least 1 teaspoon of water every 15 minutes. I find that using a med... more...

Family | By Jonni Good @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 10:31 AM

When I was just eight years old, my mother informed me of a hula hoop competition that was being held on a playground not two blocks from my house. Having recently discovered the wonders that could be had with a tube bent into a circle, (You know - for kids.) and having recently spent hours playing with mine, I decided to attend the competition, sure that I would win it. As my mother and I walked to the park on the nicest day of spring yet, with with my 'hoop' proudly i... more...

Family | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 5:23 AM

The Internet has remarkably transformed the maternity clothing industry. The days when expectant women had to traipse down to the local shopping mall to comb the handful of racks at a maternity apparels store have all but disappeared. Now, you can glance through various designs, undertake comparison of diverse styles and ranges, and place orders for garments by a simple click on the mouse. However, even though you may be familiar with the many plus points of online shopping, still you ma... more...

Family | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Saturday, 5th April 2008 @ 2:48 AM

There was a time no so long ago when it was acceptable for women to be discriminated against in the workplace if they were pregnant. Employers would even ask if a woman was planning to have children in the near future as it could be a basis for whether or not they got hired, but these times are, for the most part, a thing of the past. This is now considered a form of discrimination and is illegal. It is important to know your rights in the workplace though, in case anyone does try to take them f... more...

Family | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 4th April 2008 @ 5:27 AM

One of the first things for a nursing mother to find is a good quality nursing bra. This can make a potentially challenging situation all the easier and more enjoyable. The nursing bra is meant to support the ever changing size and shape of the breast, and to make nursing easier and more discreet for the comfort of both mother and baby. There are many different styles of breastfeeding bras and the best way to find the right one is to get fitted. Most stores specializing in maternity wear... more...

Family | By India Cooper @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 5:54 AM

Gardens are a magical part of family life. Some outdoor space, however limited, is a real bonus when you have children. A space to run around in, play with a ball and learn to dig, water and nurture plants is really beneficial to kids growing up. A good gardener can give you all sorts of ideas for your patch, whether you have a balcony or an acre or two. Just like interior planning, if you have the space you may want to define an area for adults and a separate area for children, as your n... more...

Family | By brenda shaylor @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 7:46 AM

As our parents age we can expect them to be confronted with one or more major health problems.What if that problem is Dementia,which can result from a number of illnesses such as Alzheimer's Disease,Parkinson's Disease,Stroke and many other conditions. There are a number of things that we can do to make caring for a parent with dementia easier. 1.Keep a sense of humour.As painful as the situation is there are many times during the long,exhausting days when very funny thin... more...

Family | By Matt Ehrlin @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 7:30 AM

As the world's population continues to increase, the problem of obesity also increases; more worrying still is the number of school-age children that are falling into the obese category. In order to lose those excess pounds, many people resort to surgery whereas other people realize that a healthy diet with regular exercise is a better method. Losing weight should be viewed as a long term health benefit and the use of weight loss drugs to help accelerate the process is not necessarily the b... more...